Bengal govt's measures to control unrest in Murshidabad not adequate: Calcutta HC

IANS | April 13, 2025 12:14 AM

Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) The measures, taken by the West Bengal government to control communal unrest in Murshidabad district during the last few days over protests against the newly promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Act turning violent, were not adequate, observed a special division bench of Calcutta High Court while ordering Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployment in the district till April 17.

Violence over Waqf Act in Bengal: Calcutta HC orders immediate CAPF deployment

IANS | April 12, 2025 9:23 PM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Saturday directed the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal where several pockets are on the boil as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent. At least three persons were killed in the violence.

A widow, a dispute, a tragedy: Etawah murder mystery cracked

IANS | April 12, 2025 6:49 PM

Etawah, April 12 (IANS) In a shocking case in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, a woman was brutally murdered over a land-related financial dispute.

Landmark verdict: SC brings President under judicial review, sets three-month timeframe for assent to Bills

IANS | April 12, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) While resolving a vexed constitutional situation in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court (SC0 is believed to have set a three-month deadline for Presidential and gubernatorial assent to bills passed by the legislature for the second time - a decision sparking an outcry over possible ‘judicial overreach’ by seeking to bring Presidential actions under judicial review.

30 witnesses against 26/11 attacker but only indirect evidence against Rana: Ajmal Kasab’s defence lawyer

IANS | April 11, 2025 7:57 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US is a big success for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government as well as India’s security agencies. However, bringing him to justice won't be an 'easy task' because of the lack of direct and damning evidence against the 26/11 plotter, said Advocate Abbas Kazmi, the defence lawyer of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

'Only in exceptional cases': SC on when courts should call in the CBI for a probe

IANS | April 11, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court has reiterated the view that a CBI investigation should not be directed by courts in a routine manner or just because some allegations have been made against the local police, but only in exceptional cases.

Govt will hang Tahawwur Rana during Bihar elections, claims Sanjay Raut

IANS | April 10, 2025 10:42 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief spokesman and MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that the government will hang the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack key accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was extradited to India, during the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Tree-felling row: Telangana submits report to Supreme Court panel

IANS | April 10, 2025 10:09 PM

Hyderabad, April 10 (IANS) The government of Telangana on Thursday submitted its report to the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC), which began its inspection of 400-acre land at Kancha Gachibowli near Hyderabad Central University (HCU) following allegations that the authorities resorted to tree cutting in violation of environmental norms.

TN: Class 8 girl forced to write exam outside classroom due to menstrual cycle, inquiry ordered

IANS | April 10, 2025 9:33 PM

Chennai, April 10 (IANS) A shocking incident at a private matriculation school in Coimbatore district has sparked outrage after a Class 8 student was forced to write her annual examination seated outside the classroom, reportedly because she was menstruating.

Rajasthan: ACB unearths luxury cars, transactions worth crores during raids against PWD engineer

IANS | April 10, 2025 5:38 PM

Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted raids on Thursday at five locations associated with Hariprasad Meena, Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD).

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Bengal govt's measures to control unrest in Murshidabad not adequate: Calcutta HC

Violence over Waqf Act in Bengal: Calcutta HC orders immediate CAPF deployment

A widow, a dispute, a tragedy: Etawah murder mystery cracked

Landmark verdict: SC brings President under judicial review, sets three-month timeframe for assent to Bills

30 witnesses against 26/11 attacker but only indirect evidence against Rana: Ajmal Kasab’s defence lawyer

'Only in exceptional cases': SC on when courts should call in the CBI for a probe

Govt will hang Tahawwur Rana during Bihar elections, claims Sanjay Raut

Tree-felling row: Telangana submits report to Supreme Court panel

TN: Class 8 girl forced to write exam outside classroom due to menstrual cycle, inquiry ordered

Rajasthan: ACB unearths luxury cars, transactions worth crores during raids against PWD engineer

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